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Swiss Review
November 6/20

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The improbable return of the mountain king

The Alpine ibex is an imposing, iconic creature. Yet the “mountain king” almost disappeared from Switzerland for good. Poachers smuggled young ibexes…

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Swiss ReviewNovember 6/20

The improbable return of the mountain king

Our highlights

A stamp of approval, or is it?

Living the quiet life

Freedom to choose? Voters to decide on burka ban

Good, not so good

Switzerland and Europe

Letters to the editor

The “Fifth Switzerland” defends international mobility

Corona cases soar as winter approaches

Doing without a car is becoming the new normal

Gesellschaft

The Swiss with an irrepressible Nordic spirit

The sound of home soil

Direct democracy makes a spectacular comeback

Palm oil referendum adds fuel to the political fire

Youth camps are back

ASO-Informationen

Your chance to elect the new Council of the Swiss Abroad

Studying at Switzerland’s universities

In memory of Georg Stucky

Tips for job hunting in Switzerland

Easy access to administrative services – with e-government

Votes and Elections

Simone Flubacher, Delegate for Relations with the Swiss Abroad, is moving on

Information

A seamless fusion of harp and piano

La pozza del Felice (Felice’s pool)

Darius Rochebin

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Swiss Review
November 6/20